WorksheetsMalware
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
This kind of malware spreads from machine to machine over a network
Worm
Virus
Spyware
Trojan
Ransomware
A payload is
The money a scammer gets from ransomware
Something that will damage your computer hardware
What the malware does when it gets on the computer
What it costs to remove a virus
A trojan...
Infects programs on your computer
Pretends to be a program you want to make you download it
Cannot be deleted
Is legal
These types of malware are illegal
Spyware
Ransomware
Adware
Trojan
This kind of malware does not need the user to do anything to infect the computer
Virus
Adware
Worm
Trojan
Malware that infects normal programs is called a
(a)
When hackers control thousands of PCs we call this a
(a)
Spyware can
Tell what keys you press on your computer
Steal your files
Listen to your conversations
Film you
See what websites you visit
If you find a USB memory stick then you should
Give it to your IT team
Wipe it to get rid of any harmful software
Scan it for viruses
Leave it for 48 hours to decontaminate
What is the easiest way for malware to infect your system?
Worm
Social Engineering
Virus
Trojan
Sometimes malware is introduced through fake emails.
What is this called?
(a)
What are the signs that your computer has been made part of a botnet
It might get slower
Your router might get busy at strange times
You might see adverts popping up on your screen
There might be no signs at all
Your computer will only obey the hacker
When technical support ring you to help remove a virus you should work with them to
Download the latest anti-virus software
Ignore everything they say
Reset your computer
Change your password
What might a botnet be used for?
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
Sending phishing emails
Use your computer's processing power
Carry out hacking attacks
If you get caught making or using malware, the maximum penalty includes
A fine
10 years in prison
Community service
20 years in prison
5 years in prison
